Holiday

I love fireworks. They're explosive. They're spectacular. But sometimes I wonder, do we really need them? Is it time to examine their purpose and rethink how we use them for celebrations? My case against fireworks: 1. They're overused One of the awe-inspiring aspects...

Birthdays are a BIG deal at my house! It is the one day during the year that revolves around the birthday kid. We decorate rooms with balloons and streamers. We allow a "yes day" where the answer to anything...

I grew up in a family that went big for every holiday, something I attribute to my mom. Valentine's Day was one of my favorite holidays. Now that I'm an adult, I don't usually think of Valentine's Day as...

Two pink lines. Positive. Pregnant.  It's the only thing some of you are wanting this Christmas. To see a ray of hope in the long journey of growing your family. To experience the joy of life after the sorrow of waiting--or the...

For several weeks now, relatives have been asking what I want for Christmas. Honestly, I couldn't think of anything. Well, I could think of a few things...but the stuff I want can't be bought at Target or shipped through...

It's only early December and you've probably already had your fill of leftovers. Not accustomed to cooking for only our little family, I think we just finished our Thanksgiving leftovers about five seconds ago. My kids bailed on eating...

If you’re reading this, congratulations…you’ve made it to Level 11 of 2020.  But there’s no telling what trickery Level 12 is going to bring. Santa is cancelled? Carol Baskin’s missing husband is found alive? At this point, if my cat started speaking Spanish...

It's that time of year again! The time when holiday lights start to go up, people argue over whether or not it's appropriate to put the tree up before Thanksgiving, and we start to get the texts from Aunt...

Well, moms, the holidays are upon us. Though I have yet to hear the BC Clark jingle, my calendar shows the festivities begin in a few days. By now, no one has to say it, WE KNOW. 2020 S-T-I-N-K-S. So...

A few years ago we would only share this with our closest friends: we don't celebrate Christmas. We eased our families into our decision not to participate in the tradition. I still decorated for the first couple of years of...

Well, despite what we thought in March about how long COVID would stick around, the reality is that it is still hanging out and the holiday season is rapidly approaching. Mamas, this is a tough one for me. The...

Hooray for Fall...? Ah, October. The weather changes from unbearable to mostly bearable (it is Oklahoma, after all), coffee shops have started serving pumpkin-themed items, costumes and decorations are everywhere for the upcoming Halloween festivities... except this year is different....